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Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 19-4717

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Complaint: means a sworn written statement, or a written statement by a law enforcement officer or code enforcement officer, of the essential facts constituting a violation of a county code or resolution. See Kansas Statutes 19-4708
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.

Every person charged with violation of a county code or resolution shall receive a copy of the complaint, and shall not be required to plead until such person shall have had a reasonable time to examine such complaint, to obtain counsel and to determine such person’s plea.